Tesla · 3 months ago
Component Design Engineer, Optimus
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$88K/yr - $228K/yrTesla is a leading company in electric vehicles and energy solutions, and they are seeking an Electromechanical Component Engineer for the Tesla-bot program. The role involves developing and designing interconnect technologies for humanoid robotics, with responsibilities ranging from designing electromechanical parts to collaborating with suppliers throughout product development.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleEnergyManufacturingRenewable EnergyTransportation
Responsibilities
Design start-to-launch electromechanical parts and assemblies including plastics, sheet metal, heat sinks, busbars, as well as PCBA, rigid-flex PCBA and FPC MCO’s
Design novel static and dynamic interconnect systems, generating core technologies for solving fundamental distribution problems for humanoid robotics
Build models and develop technologies to improve electromechanical component lifespans, packaging, assembly and robustness
Mechanical integration analysis including thermal, design for assembly, design for test and stack-up analysis
Have engineering responsibility across all stages of product development, collaborating with suppliers, Tesla SIE's/GSM's, overseeing prototyping, and managing RC, Beta, and Pilot builds
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or equivalent experience
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stacks, design for manufacturing/automation/test/reliability (DFM/DFA/DFT/DFR)
Strong knowledge of materials, fabrication methods for low- and high-volume
Analytical background for successful design (tolerance stack-ups, solid mechanics, thermal, cost and mass optimization)
Passion for electro-mechanical product design and finding simpler solutions to meet requirement
Ability to present data/trade-offs to facilitate decision-making
Experience taking projects from concept to production
CAD experience, 2D and 3D (Catia preferred)
Basic understanding of electrical design fundamentals. Familiarity with PCBAs and PCBA components
Preferred
Experience with FFC's, FPC's, and rigid-flex technologies preferred
Benefits
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
Tesla Babies program
Commuter benefits
Employee discounts and perks program
Company
Tesla
Tesla is an electric vehicle and clean energy company that provides electric cars, solar, and renewable energy solutions.
Founded in 2003
10001+ employees
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